Non-Profit Organization Funding Programs

Non-Profit Organization Grant, Loan, and Funding Programs Mentor Works Can Write for Your Business.

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Accessible Technology Program (ATP) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports the development and testing of assistive technologies
  • Up to $4M per project/year in non-repayable grants
 Yes software, non profit,
Agri-Tech Innovation Cost-Share Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the modernization of agriculture-specific, unique and innovative technologies in the workplace
 Yes food, manufacturing, cleantech, non profit, agri,
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage – Local Festivals Program Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports local groups for recurring festivals that present the work of local artists, artisans, or heritage performers.
  • Access up to 100% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $200,000.
 Yes municipality, non profit,
Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • The Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) is designed to support communities that have been hit hard by the pandemic.
  • CCRF will be delegating up to a maximum of $750,000 - $1 million in government funding to cover up to 75% of total expenses for a project
 Yes municipality, non profit, covid
Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supports municipalities demonstrating an innovative solution or approach to environmental issues
  • Up to $175,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible costs for all three study streams
 Yes non profit,
Career-Ready with CTMA: Expanding Opportunities Ontario Hiring & Training
  • Administered by the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA), the hiring grant supports Ontario’s precision metalworking sector with youth hires
  • Funding 50% of wages paid to a max of $5,000 for each placement
 Yes manufacturing, auto, cleantech, non profit,
Customer Demonstration Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports technology demonstrations between two or more Ontario-based businesses
  • Up to 50% coverage of eligible expenses to a maximum $50k
 Yes non profit,
Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF) Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports economic development in investing in infrastructure or implementing strategies to advance regional priorities
  • Up to 15-50% of project expenses to a maximum of $500k-$5M in grant or loan funding depending on stream
 Yes forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, municipality, non profit, agri
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Alberta Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports innovative technology projects, as well as infrastructure upgrades for Alberta businesses through funding programs and support services
  • Up to 50% of costs to a maximum $2.85 million in funding
 Yes forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, municipality, non profit, agri
EnAbling Change Program Ontario Research & Development
  • Supports non-profit organizations on projects that bring awareness to the benefits of accessibility
  • Up to 75% of total costs in grant funding
 Yes non profit
FedDev Ontario Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative (RAII) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Funding for artificial intelligence (AI) adoption of technology and solutions
  • Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M depending on stream
 Yes manufacturing, cleantech, energy, software, non profit, agri, tech, forest
FedDev Ontario Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative (RHII) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Funding for homebuilding solutions
  • Access repayable funding to a maximum of $5M of 50% eligible costs
 Yes manufacturing, cleantech, energy, software, non profit, agri, tech, forest
Green Municipal Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports municipalities demonstrating an innovative solution or approach to environmental issues
  • Up to $175,000 to cover up to 80% of eligible costs for all three study streams
 Yes agri, northern ontario, municipality, non profit,
IESO Conservation Fund Ontario Business Expansion
  • Support new conservation and demand management programs, practices and technologies to reduce Ontario's electricity consumption
  • Up to a maximum of 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $500,000
 Yes agri, municipality, non profit,
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) Ontario Hiring & Training Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supporting economic growth and jobs creation projects.
  • Applicants can receive up to 50-90% of costs for economic growth projects.
 Yes cleantech, non profit, manufacturing
NGen Manufacturing Program Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Supporting technology development that will help Canadian manufacturers compete globally
  • Grants up to 44.4% of eligible expenses with no limit on project size
 Yes manufacturing, manufacturers, municipality, non profit,
NOHFC (Main Program Page) - Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supporting economic development initiavitves in Northern Ontario by providing financial assistance towards projects that diversify their region
  • Receive up to $2,000,000 per project as either a grant or partially foregivable loan
 Yes northern ontario, non profit, agri,
OBIO - Capital Access Advisory Program (CAAP) Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supporting companies commercializing health science technologies and the adoption of these technologies by healthcare organizations
  • Up to $250,000 in funding
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech, software, cleantech, municipality, non profit, tech, auto
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in British Columbia British Columbia Research & Development
  • Helps companies develop and market quantum products and solutions for domestic and international markets.
  • Access up to 90% of total project costs with no official maximum allotment announced.
 Yes non profit, collaboarative, research, food, agri, quantum
Regional Quantum Initiative (RQI) in Southern Ontario Ontario Research & Development
  • Helps companies develop and market quantum products and solutions for domestic and international markets.
  • Access up to 50% of project costs to a maximum of $500,000 to $5 million.
 Yes non profit, collaboarative, research, food, agri, quantum
Rural Economic Development Fund (RED) Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supports regional economic development activities in rural southern Ontario communities
  • Up to 30-50% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $150,000-$250,000
 Yes northern ontario, cleantech, agri, municipality, non profit,
Save on Energy Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Provides businesses within Ontario funding to help transition towards a greener province via energy saving projects.
  • Receive Up to 75% of Costs to a Max of $5M in Funding.
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech, software, cleantech, municipality, non profit, tech, auto
Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • One of the largest tax incentive programs available to a wide range of Canadian businesses
  • Access up to 69% of labour and overhead costs, 36% of contractor costs, and 45% of material costs
 Yes research, university, manufacturing, media, agri, collaborative, northern ontario, cleantech, software, cleantech, municipality, non profit, tech, auto
Social Enterprises – Investment Readiness Program Canada-wide Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Is designed to assist social purpose organizations in their efforts to sell goods or services for revenue while achieving positive social, cultural, or environmental results.
  • Up to $75,000 in Loan Funding Support.
 Yes non profit
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund (SWODF) Ontario Business Expansion Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports companies investing in new facilities and equipment to advance regional priorities
  • Up to 15-50% of expenses to a maximum of $500k-$5M in grant or loan funding depending on stream
 Yes forest, manufacturing, energy, tech, software, municipality, non profit,
Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption Research & Development
  • Supports projects that drive sustained productivity and economic benefits
  • Submit a project budget of at least $20M and access up to 50% of eligible costs
 Yes software, cleantech, municipality, non profit,
Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program Ontario Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Supports the economic recovery and resiliency of Ontario’s Agri-food sector.
  • Access up to 25% of costs, to a maximum of $125,000.
 Yes agri, for profit
Supply Chains and Logistics Excellence AI (SCALE.AI) Canada-wide Research & Development
  • Enhances Canada’s existing supply chain practices by boosting economic development through faster adoption and integration of artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Access up to 40% of eligible project costs, with no minimum or maximum investment allocated per project
 Yes software, municipality, non profit,
Tourism Development Fund (TDF) Ontario Business Expansion
  • Helps not-for-profits and municipalities to invest in developing new tourism services, tourism investment attraction, and industry capacity building
  • Access up to 50% of costs. There is no maximum amount for applications
 Yes municipality, non profit,
Women Ecosystem Fund (WEF) Canada-wide Business Expansion
  • Supports projects that will provide business supports for women entrepreneurs and strengthen the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Canada.
  • Up to $3M in funding for Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations.
 Yes for profit
Women Entrepreneurship Strategy – Ecosystem Fund Canada-wide Capital & Tech Adoption
  • Aims to increase women-owned businesses’ access to the financing, talent, networks and expertise they need to start up, scale up and access new markets.
  • Receive a non-repayable contribution up to $3 million, defined based on scope and impact of project.
 Yes for profit
Women in Skilled Trades Initiative Canada-wide Hiring & Training
  • Supports projects that recruit, retain, and help women apprentices succeed in 1 or the 39 eligible Red Seal Trades.
  • Up to $3M in funding for Canadian not-for-profits, for-profits, unions, and more.
 Yes non profit, municipality
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